Achieving Autism Accreditation in Cat A Prison

Rachel Daly; Kimbia Motherskill

doi:10.1192/bjo.2022.118

Achieving Autism Accreditation in Cat A Prison

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 June 2022

Rachel Daly and

Kimbia Motherskill

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Rachel Daly*: Affiliation:
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
Kimbia Motherskill: Affiliation:
Oxleas NHS foundation trust, London, United States Minor Outlying Islands
*: *Presenting author.

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Abstract

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Abstract

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Aims

To ensure autististic prisoners are understood and receive necessary support in custodial environment.

Methods

1. Prison healthcare staff and discipline staff jointly trained about autism and how it is best managed in prison setting.
2. Promotion re-education aids for prisons visually and verbally.
3. Prison staff as autistic champions.
4. Accessible autistic spectrum lead in healthcare team to coordinate need.

Results

priority that prison becomes autism accredited by national autistic society in progress.

Conclusion

There is increase of prisoners with neurodevelopmental disorders and ensuring their needs met in prison and this is CAT A challenging prison environment.

Type: Education and Training
Information: BJPsych Open , Volume 8 , Supplement S1: Abstracts of the RCPsych International Congress 2022, 20–23 June , June 2022 , pp. S20

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2022.118 [Opens in a new window]
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